Naomi Osaka recently opened up about an unexpected encounter she had. The tennis player recounted running into a familiar figure from her childhood, calling the experience ‘crazy’.

Osaka's post came as a welcome sign that the Japanese-Haitian athlete was gearing up for a strong showing at the 2025 US Open, following her return to the WTA tour after maternity leave.

With six tournaments in seven weeks, the North American summer hard-court season promises to bring the heat (in more ways than one). The swing starts next week: here's a breakdown of what storylines ...